What is the difference between the Old Testament& the New Testament?
The Bible is divided into two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament tells the story of God’s people before Jesus was born while the New Testament tells the story of God’s people during and after Jesus’ time on earth.IdentificationThe Old Testament tells the story of creation, the flood, and God’s chosen people. The New Testament tells the story of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the early Christians.Time FrameThe Old Testament was written as early as the 10th century BC. The New Testament was written between A.D. 45 and 90.HistoryThe Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew and is sometimes called the Hebrew Bible. The New Testament was originally written in Greek.SizeAccording to the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry, the Old Testament contains 39 books organized into four major sections– the Pentateuch, historical books, poetic books, and prophetic books. The New Testament has 27 books including historical books, Pauline Epistles, and non-Paul
